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Zimbabwe violence escalates

Opposition activists have been targeted and killed. South African President Thabo Mbeki arrived in Zimbabwe Friday for talks with President Robert Mugabe.
Fueling Liberia's future with hope

Once exposed to the nation's worst brutality, former aid worker David Parker has returned to run a business.
Environment
Wangari Maathai: 'Rich nations have a responsibility'

In an interview, the Nobel Peace Prize winner from Kenya talks about the obligations of first- and third-worlders in climate change.
Food riots, anti-U.S. protests erupt in Somalia

The unrest follows reports of atrocities by militants and US-backed Ethiopian and Somali forces, as well as a recent US strike on an alleged Al Qaeda leader there.
Ethiopia: A model of African food aid is now in trouble

The government's food giveaway may undercut a successful cash aid program.
Zimbabwe opposition: Will they join a runoff vote?

Ongoing violence may impede a runoff between President Robert Mugabe and the opposition's Morgan Tsangirai.
On China's heels, India vies for its old edge in Africa

India promised to increase lines of credit to Africa to $5.4 billion during a summit in New Delhi last month.
U.S. kills Al Qaeda-linked militant, but elsewhere terrorism grows

News of an airstrike on Aden Hashi Ayro came on the heels of the State Department's annual report on terrorism, which concluded that Al Qaeda was rebuilding in Pakistan.
Why white Zimbabwean farmers plan to stay in Nigeria

Farmers who moved to Nigeria after being kicked off their farms by President Robert Mugabe say they won't return to the land they love even if Mugabe fails to emerge victorious in the disputed March 29 election.
White Zimbabweans bring change to Nigeria

Farmers kicked off their land by President Robert Mugabe have made new lives – and raised the local standard of living – in Nigeria.
Environment
Taking the fire out of farming in Africa

Organic methods, distinct from traditional 'slash and burn' agriculture, holds hope of curbing deforestation and boosting food security
U.N. force makes progress in Darfur

Security has improved slightly in parts of Sudan's troubled western region, but only 9,000 of the 26,000 peacekeeping troops have been deployed so far.
World to Peace Corps: Skilled volunteers needed

Debate is brewing over how the agency can attract greater numbers of older, more experienced volunteers. One key target group: retiring baby boomers.
Boycott 'Genocide Games'? Sudan's Olympic athletes say no.

Arab and Darfuri teammates want the event to showcase their talent, not their country's problems.
China slammed for arming Zimbabwe's Mugabe

China said Tuesday it may turn away a ship full of weapons headed for Zimbabwe's leader.
Zimbabwe recount deepens crisis

President Mugabe's electoral commission on Sunday delayed a recount of the March 29 vote, raising concerns of vote rigging.
Zimbabwe: Mugabe's opposition softens its stance

The MDC is now forced to mend rifts with smaller parties in a bid to unite against President Robert Mugabe's alleged effort to rig the March 29 elections.
Nigeria deploys troops in oil-rich Bayelsa

The deployment follows annulled election results and reports of a rise in pirate attacks in the Niger Delta region.
Hunt for water takes 'Lost Boy' back to Sudan

Salva Dut's charity, Sudan for Water, drills wells in search of fresh water in remote African villages.
Africans' newest form of dissent: blogs

From Congo to Chad, dissidents are taking their grievances online. But are some rebels going too far?